One common thread about this Welsh indie rock triois they sound large for three people. Touring behind their latest – ?Wolf?s Law,? the band is drawing solid reviews for the new album and delivering shows that have been compared to the ferocity of The Breeders and the shiny pop of Echobelly. It?s pretty noise born from driving, fevered guitar riffs and bashing drums shot down the middle with warm, melodic vocals in the vein of Debbie Harry and NY Loose?s Brijitte West. No doubt it?ll shake loose some paint at BAC. Read Nikki Mastroieni’s interview with bassist Rhydian Dafydd. Details: 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, Friday, 516 N. 4th Street, Downtown Wilmington, Floor – $16 adv., $18 day of, Balcony $25 adv., $28 day of

Randolph returns to Greenfield Lake with new music. The band has a new album out this summer called ?Lickety Split” on Blue Note Records, their first for the label. The pedal steel guitarist fronts a band whose music is rich in funk, soul and gospel lineage and can be seen as an roots music extension of 70?s powerhouse bands like Sly & the Family Stone, Earth, Wind & Fire or The Ohio Players. Read Roberta Penn’s interview. Details: 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show, Friday, 1941 Amphitheater Drive, Wilmington, $25 adv., $30 day of.

Alternative rock band from Greensboro by way of Seattle. Their emo-based music can range from explosive to melodic and tender. Details: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Friday, 255 N. Front St., downtown Wilmington. $10 in advance, $12 day of show, $13 and $15 for those under 21.Listen here

Country rock songs about people living hard or having a hard time living. Fronted by BJ Barham, a singer-songwriter who can paint pictures with his lyrics. The band has been touring relentlessly since last August behind “Burn.Flicker.Die,” its most successful album to date. It’s a record enveloped in darkness, hope and last-ditch dreams. Details: 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show, Saturday, 255 N. Front St., downtown Wilmington. $8 in advance, $10 day of show, $11 and $13 for those under 21.? Listen here

If you missed the recent Lotus or Sound Tribe Sector 9 shows, The Malah will make up for it. Based in Denver, the live electronic trio is originally from Greeneville, S.C. They make lively, ambient material that can be cheerful and spacey, with the energy of such European electronic artists as M83 and Daft Punk. Details: 9 p.m. doors, 10 p.m. show, Tuesday, 255 N. Front St., downtown Wilmington. $7 in advance, $10 day of show, $10 and $13 for those under 21. Listen here?

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